Maine Hazardous Waste Generators: What you need to know

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· Rules. Maine has adopted the federal rules for generators of hazardous waste and added more stringent state provisions. In addition, because the state does not use the federal definitions of large quantity generator (LQG), small quantity generator (SQG), and conditionally exempt small quantity generator (CESQG), Maine's rules are more stringent for generators that under the federal scheme would be considered SQGs or CESQGs. Maine's additional provisions for generators are in connection with generator classifications, identification numbers, off-site shipments, reports and recordkeeping, on-site storage, manifests, reporting spills, and closure.

· Administration and enforcement. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) administers and enforces the generator regulations in Maine.

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